RCA MP3 Player M200 User Guide

u s e r  
m a n u a l  
Guide de l’utilisateur  
Manual de usuario  
M20 Series  
MC20 Series  
It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.  
Nous vous recommandons de lire ce manuel d’instructions avant d’utiliser votre nouveau produit pour la première fois.  
Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo.  
 
Safety Information  
EN  
RCA  
M20XX  
RCA  
MC20XX  
Equipment tested for  
compliance as a  
complete unit  
Equipment tested for  
compliance as a  
complete unit  
Note:  
!
M20XX and MC20XX stand for series of model. Pls refer to  
Technical Specification for model numbers.  
Product Registration  
Technical Specification  
Please fill out the product registration card and  
return it immediately. Returning this card  
allows us to contact you if needed.  
Product: Digital Audio Player  
Brand: RCA  
Model: M200, M2000, M2001, M201, M2030,  
M2011, M202, M2020, M2021  
Brand: RCA Lyra  
Model: MC200, MC2000, MC2001, MC201,  
MC2010, MC2011, MC202, MC2020, MC2021  
For Your Records  
Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to  
obtain warranty parts and service.  
In the event that service should be required,  
you may need both the model number and the  
serial number. In the space below, record the  
date and place of purchase, and the serial  
number:  
Electrical Consumption  
1 x AAA Battery  
IMPORTER  
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.  
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.  
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc  
C.P. 06700. México, D.F.  
Date of Purchase  
Place of Purchase  
Serial No.  
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360  
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5  
Service Information  
This product should be serviced only by those  
specially trained in appropriate servicing  
techniques. For instructions on how to obtain  
service, refer to the warranty included in this  
Guide.  
This unit may temporarily cease to function if subjected to electrostatic disturbance. To resume normal  
operation, it may be necessary to cycle the power off and back on or to remove and reinstall the battery.  
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
PLEASE READ AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE  
EN  
Some of the following information may  
not apply to your particular product;  
however, as with any electronic product,  
precautions should be observed during  
handling and use.  
Only use attachments/accessories  
specified by the manufacturer.  
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table specified by the  
manufacturer, or sold with the  
apparatus. When a cart is used, use  
caution when moving the  
Read these instructions.  
Keep these instructions.  
Heed all warnings.  
Follow all instructions.  
Do not use this apparatus near water.  
Clean only with dry cloth.  
Do not block any ventilation openings.  
Install in accordance with the  
cart/apparatus combination to avoid  
injury from tip-over.  
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manufacturer’s instructions.  
Do not install near any heat sources  
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,  
or other apparatus (including  
Portable Cart Warning  
Unplug this apparatus during lightning  
storms or when unused for long  
periods of time.  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
Do not defeat the safety purpose of  
the polarized or grounding-type plug.  
A polarized plug has two blades with  
one wider than the other. A grounding  
type plug has two blades and a third  
grounding prong. The wide blade or  
the third prong is provided for your  
safety. If the provided plug does not fit  
into your outlet, consult an electrician  
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
Protect the power cord from being  
walked on or pinched particularly at  
plugs, convenience receptacles, and  
the point where they exit from the  
apparatus.  
Refer all servicing to qualified service  
personnel. Servicing is required when  
the apparatus has been damaged in  
any way, such as power-supply cord or  
plug is damaged, liquid has been  
spilled or objects have fallen into the  
apparatus, the apparatus has been  
exposed to rain or moisture, does not  
operate normally, or has been  
dropped.  
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION  
Apparatus shall not be exposed to  
dripping or splashing and no objects  
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall  
be placed on the apparatus.  
Always leave sufficient space around  
the product for ventilation. Do not  
place product in or on a bed, rug, in a  
bookcase or cabinet that may prevent  
air flow through vent openings.  
Do not place lighted candles,  
cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the product.  
Connect power cord only to AC power  
source as marked on the product.  
Care should be taken so that objects do  
not fall into the product.  
Do not attempt to disassemble the  
cabinet. This product does not contain  
customer serviceable components.  
IF YOUR PRODUCT OPERATES ON  
BATTERIES, adhere to the following  
precautions:  
EN  
A. Any battery may leak electrolyte if  
mixed with a different battery type, if  
inserted incorrectly, or if all batteries  
are not replaced at the same time.  
B. Any battery may leak electrolyte or  
explode if disposed of in fire or an  
attempt is made to charge a battery  
not intended to be recharged.  
C. Discard leaky batteries immediately.  
Leaking batteries can cause skin burns  
or other personal injury. When  
discarding batteries, be sure to dispose  
of them in the proper manner,  
according to your state/provincial and  
local regulations.  
 
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EN  
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EN  
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CORRECTION.  
This exclusion of warranty may not be allowed  
 
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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY  
for use with the RCA/THOMSON Portable Audio  
Device digital music player under the following  
conditions. By installing and using this version  
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EN  
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Media Audio (WMA) files ("WMA  
Software").The WMA Software is licensed to you  
 
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EN  
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conditions in this End User License Agreement.  
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transferring is an upgrade, you must also  
transfer all prior versions of the Player that you  
have which include the WMA Software.  
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Table of Contents  
FCC Information  
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
EN  
Play / pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Skipping files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Scanning files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . .9  
A-B repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Lyrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Safety Information  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
End User License Agreement  
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Audiobooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
DSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Power Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Restore defaults . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Delete All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Delete One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Unpacking your unit . . . . . . . . . . .2  
What’s so special about this  
mp3 player? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Computer system requirements . . .2  
Precautions for the unit . . . . . . . . .3  
Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Caution while driving . . . . . . . . . .3  
Headset safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Important Battery Information . . .4  
Please Respect the Environment! . .4  
Inserting battery into the player . .5  
Using headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Inserting a SD card/  
MultiMedia Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Connecting the player to your  
More Information . . . . . . . . .14  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
General Controls . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
 
1
Before You Begin  
Dear RCA Customer,  
EN  
What’s so special about  
this mp3 player?  
This player is meant to play mp3 and  
Windows MediaTM audio files.  
To do so, you need the use of a Windows  
computer with USB port , USB extension  
cable (included) and a music  
Thank you for purchasing the RCA  
Digital Audio Player. This product  
will play open mp3 and Windows  
Media™ audio (WMA) content as  
well as content purchased from most  
online music download services.  
After purchasing and downloading  
music to your PC, you are now ready  
to move content to your player. To  
transfer the music, you must use  
Windows Media Player or the  
application recommended by the  
online music download service.  
management software.  
Computer system  
requirements  
Pentium III 500MHz or higher  
recommended  
(Note: Services and applications  
must be Windows Media audio-  
compliant and support Digital Rights  
Management.)  
Macintosh iMac G3 or higher  
Windows ®98SE, ME, 2000 (SP3 or  
higher), or XP  
Mac OS X Version 10.1.5 or higher  
Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher  
Internet access  
100MB free hard disk space for the  
software  
64MB RAM (128 MB recommended)  
CD-ROM drive capable of digital  
audio extraction  
USB port (2.0 recommended)  
Sound card  
Unpacking your unit  
When you unpack your new player, be  
sure you have removed all the  
accessories and information papers. The  
items below should have been packed in  
the box with your player.  
Player  
Music Management CD  
USB extension cable  
Earphones  
Armband (Not included in  
M200/M2000/M2001/M2030/M202)  
Carrying case with belt clip (Not  
included in M200/M2000/M2001/  
M2030/M202)  
 
2
Before You Begin  
Headset safety  
Precautions for the Unit  
EN  
Have a Blast- Just Not in  
Your Eardrums  
Do not use the unit immediately after  
transportation from a cold place to a  
warm place; condensation problem  
may result.  
Make sure you turn down  
the volume on the unit  
before you put on  
Avoid shock to the unit.  
headphones. Increase the  
volume to the desired level only after  
headphones are in place.  
Do not store the unit near fire, places  
with high temperature or in direct  
sunlight.  
Do not operate or store unit in places  
with frequent static electricity or  
electrical noise (e.g. speaker, TV set).  
Clean the unit with a soft cloth or a  
damp chamois leather. Never use  
solvents.  
Do not play your headset at a high  
volume. Hearing experts warn  
against extended high-volume play.  
If you experience a ringing in your  
ears, reduce volume or discontinue  
use.  
You should use extreme caution or  
temporarily discontinue use in  
potentially hazardous situations.  
Even if your headset is an open-air  
type designed to let you hear outside  
sounds, don’t turn up the volume so  
high that you are unable to hear  
what is around you.  
The unit must only be opened by  
qualified personnel.  
Caution  
Keep product out of direct sunlight.  
Exposure to direct sunlight or extreme  
heat (such as inside a parked car) may  
cause damage or malfunction.  
Do not expose to rain or moisture.  
Caution while driving  
Use of headphones while operating an  
automobile or moving vehicle is not  
recommended and is unlawful in some  
states and areas. Be careful and attentive  
on the road. Stop operation of the unit if  
you find it disruptive or distracting while  
driving.  
 
3
Before You Begin  
Important Battery  
Information  
Please Respect the  
Environment!  
EN  
When storing the unit , be sure to  
remove the battery because they  
may leak and damage the unit.  
Battery may leak electrolyte if  
inserted incorrectly, if disposed of in  
fire, or if an attempt is made to  
charge a battery not intended to be  
recharged.  
Before throwing any  
battery away, consult your  
distributor who may be able  
to take them back for  
specific recycling.  
Discard leaking battery immediately  
A Leaking battery may cause skin  
burns or other personal injury.  
Dispose of battery, according to  
federal, state and local regulations.  
!
Warning:  
Use of this product is for your personal use  
only. Unauthorized recording or duplication  
of copyrighted material may infringe upon  
the rights of third parties and may be  
contrary to copyright laws.  
 
4
Before You Begin  
EN  
Inserting battery into the  
player  
1. Remove the battery door by applying  
thumb pressure. Slide the battery  
door in the direction of the arrow,  
then lift the battery door out and off  
the cabinet.  
Using Headphones  
Insert phone plug into the headphone  
jack ( ) of the player for listening.  
Have a Blast - Just Not in Your Ears.  
Make sure you turn down the volume on  
the unit before you put on headphones.  
Increase the volume to the desired level  
only after headphones are in place.  
Card Slot  
2. Insert a “AAA/LR03/UM4” battery  
with polarities corresponding to the  
indications on the compartment.  
3. Close the door of the battery  
compartment.  
 
5
Before You Begin  
EN  
Inserting a SD card /  
MultiMediaCard  
Connecting the Player to  
your computer  
The player has built-in flash memory. To  
extend the playtime, you can use the  
optional SD/MMC card slot.  
1. Insert a Memory Card into the  
SD/MMC card slot on the top of the  
player when it is off as illustrated in  
the diagram below.  
1. Lift the cover that is covering the USB  
port on the player.  
2. Insert the smaller end of the USB  
extension cable to the USB port on the  
player.  
3. Connect the larger end of the cable to  
the USB port on the computer tightly.  
4. This screen will appear on the display  
of the player.  
Card Slot  
Top view  
Note  
This screen could not be  
changed even after choosing  
Language setting in the menu.  
2. To remove the card, pull the Memory  
Card out when the unit is off.  
Note  
Refer to the Software  
Instruction manual for procedures in  
setting up USB drivers and  
Note  
Do not remove the Memory Card  
during playback or when the power is  
on. This may stop the unit from  
playing immediately or damage the  
memory on the memory card or the  
player.  
transferring files to the player.  
 
6
General Controls  
EN  
1
3
2
8
Card Slot  
4
5
9
13  
10  
11  
12  
DSP  
6
7
8. Display  
1.  
- SD/MMC card slot  
- Headphone jack - Insert the  
headphones here.  
9.  
- Press and hold to turn on the  
unit. In music mode, press once to start  
or pause playback.  
2.  
3.  
- Hold - Slide the switch to lock or  
unlock the keys of the player  
10.  
11.  
12.  
- Press and hold to turn off the  
player. In music mode, press once to  
stop playback.  
4. + - Increases the volume  
5. - Decreases the volume  
6. DSP - Select DSP options  
7. - In playback mode, press to set  
-
- In menu mode, press to go to  
next options. In music mode, press to  
skip to next files.  
start and end positions for A-B repeat.  
- In playback mode, press and hold to  
enter menu setting mode and make  
selections.  
- In menu mode, press to go to  
previous options. In music mode, press  
to skip to previous files.  
13. USB port  
- In stop mode, press and hold to  
enter menu setting mode and make  
selections.  
 
7
Display  
EN  
*
5
2
3
4
6
7
1
8
9
11  
12  
10  
1. Music mode  
7. Player is locked  
8. Battery level indicator.  
2. Sequential number of current file and  
the total number of files in the player.  
9. Current elapsed playback time and the  
3. Repeat mode  
total time of current file  
4. DSP mode  
10. ID3 Tag display  
5. Synchronous lyrics display*  
6. SD/MMC card inserted  
11. Play / Pause / Stop  
12. Format (MP3/WMA/AA)  
*Note:  
M202 does not have  
synchronous lyrics display  
feature.  
 
8
Playback  
EN  
Press and hold  
player. Press  
file you want to play.  
to turn on the  
to select the  
Adjusting the volume  
To turn up the volume, press +.  
The volume level shows briefly to  
indicate the increase in volume level.  
To turn down the volume, press -.  
The volume level shows briefly to  
show the decrease in volume level.  
or  
Play / pause  
Press  
Press  
to begin playback.  
once to pause playback,  
press again to resume playback.  
A-B repeat  
You can repeat a certain part of a file  
with the help of the A-B button. This  
Skipping files  
is also the  
button.  
To skip to the next file, press and  
release  
To go to the previous file, press and  
release within the beginning 4  
seconds of the current file. Otherwise,  
press and release twice.  
1. During playback, press the A-B  
button to set the start repeat  
position (A), “A-” shows on the  
display.  
2. Press the A-B button again to set  
the end repeat position (B), and  
repeat from position A to B will start,  
“A-B” shows on the display.  
3. To resume normal playback,  
press the A-B button again.  
.
You can select to skip files or sections  
when playing audible files with multi-  
sections. Two modes are available:  
In File-by-File mode, you can follow the  
above steps to skip to the previous or  
the next file.  
In Section-by-Section mode, you can  
follow the above steps to skip to the  
previous or the next section.  
The unit default mode is in File-by-File  
mode. To toggle between File-by-File  
mode and Section-by-Section mode,  
press and hold the DSP button.  
Tip  
To turn off the player  
completely, press and hold  
.
Lyrics*  
You need to download the lyric file (.lrc)  
with the same name as the song file to  
the player to show lyrics on the display.  
Scanning files  
To scan forward, press and hold  
.
*Note:  
To scan backward, press and hold  
.
M202 does not have  
synchronous lyrics display  
feature.  
 
9
Menu Settings  
Menu operations  
EN  
Press  
to enter player menu. Press  
again to confirm selection or enter a sub-menu. To exit menus, select Exit or press  
and hold or press . The menu structure shows as below:  
or  
to select options and press  
or  
Music  
Audiobooks  
Navigation  
Settings  
Delete  
About  
Exit  
DSP  
Repeat  
Brightness  
Screensaver  
Power Save  
Language  
Protocol Restore Defaults  
Exit  
 
10  
Menu Settings  
Music  
EN  
Select  
level. Press and hold  
exit the folder menu.  
to return to previous folder  
Select this option to enter Music mode to  
to completely  
play mp3 and WMA. Press  
to select the file you want to play. Press  
to begin playback.  
or  
Audiobooks  
Select this option to enter Audible mode Settings  
to play Audible files. Press  
to select the file you want to play. Press  
to begin playback.  
or  
DSP  
Select this option to change DSP setting.  
There are six options available: NORMAL,  
BASS, ROCK, JAZZ, CLASSICAL and POP.  
You can also press the DSP button to  
toggle between the above options.  
Navigation  
Select this option to browse files and  
folders, press  
selected file . Press  
operation menu.  
to play currently  
to bring up the  
Play - Play this file or folder.  
Delete - Delete this file. (For files only)  
Enter - Enter this directory. (For folders  
only)  
Repeat  
Select this option to further select  
playback mode. There are five options:  
Cancel - Return to navigation screen.  
Normal - Playback resumes to normal  
Repeat One - Repeat the current file  
Repeat All - Repeat all files  
Shuffle - Play files in random order  
Repeat Shuffle - Repeat files in random  
order  
 
11  
Menu Settings  
Brightness  
Language  
Select this option to change the display  
language of the player’s menu.  
EN  
Select this option to change the  
brightness of the display. Press  
to change the brightness.  
or  
*Note:  
Screen Saver  
M202 does not support  
multi-language on ID3 tag.  
Select this option to change the time  
Yet the player supports multi-  
language on the player’s menu.  
before the screen saver turns on. There  
are five options:  
OFF /10 sec / 20 sec / 30 sec / 1 min  
Protocol  
Select this option to switch between MSC  
or MTP mode. Refer to More Information  
for details.  
Power Save  
Select this option to change the time  
before the player turns off automatically.  
There are six options:  
Restore defaults  
OFF / 1min/ 2 min/ 5 min/ 10 min/ 15 min  
Select this option and press  
restore the factory defaults.  
to  
 
12  
Menu Settings  
Delete  
About  
EN  
Select this option to check memory usage  
and firmware version.  
Delete All  
1. Select this option to delete unwanted  
files. Press  
Delete All.  
or  
to select  
2. Press  
or  
to select “Yes”  
and then press  
to confirm deletion.  
Delete One  
1. Press  
or  
in Playback mode  
or Audible mode to select the  
unwanted file.  
2. Press and hold  
.
3. Press  
option.  
or  
or  
or  
to select the Delete  
to select Delete  
4. Press  
One.  
5. Press  
to select “Yes”  
and then press  
to confirm deletion.  
 
13  
More Information  
Cannot playback tracks on the  
player.  
EN  
Troubleshooting Tips  
The player does not turn on when  
the PLAY button is pressed?  
Make sure audio tracks are encoded  
in the mp3 or Windows Media  
formats at supported bitrates.  
Bitrates support by the player:  
mp3 – 48 to 320 kbps  
Battery may be inserted incorrectly.  
Battery may be empty.  
wma – 48 to 192 kbps  
Skipping tracks or bad sound  
quality?  
WMA files may be DRM protected  
and you don’t have the proper rights  
(license) to play the files.  
Check the website and/or application  
help system of the music download  
service provider from where the  
content was purchased from for  
license acquisition details. For more  
information on how license  
Repeat, random or program function  
may be activated.  
There may be strong magnetic fields  
(e.g. too close to TV) near the unit.  
Low Battery level.  
Check the source of where the track  
came from. Play that same song on  
the computer to verify the song was  
encoded properly.  
acquisition works, go to  
wsmedia/forpros/drm/default.mspx  
The player’s clock is inaccurate. This  
may cause DRM files to work  
incorrectly. To fix the problems,  
install batteries properly and connect  
the player to the computer using the  
USB cable. Then connect to the  
secure service where DRM encoded  
files came from. The clock should  
reset and DRM files should now work  
properly.  
Cannot perform playback?  
LOCK function may be activated.  
There may be no mp3/WMA/audible  
tracks in the internal memory.  
USB display does not appear when  
connected to computer?  
Check connection between your unit  
and the computer. (Refer to the  
“Software Installation - File Transfer”  
instruction manual)  
Check if the USB drivers are properly  
installed (Refer to the “Software  
Installation - File Transfer” instruction  
manual)  
 
14  
More Information  
ID3 tag displays incorrectly.  
EN  
Note:  
Check if the ID3 tag is in English.  
M202 does not support multi-  
language ID3 tag.  
For better result, we  
recommend a constant  
encoded bit rate from 48  
to 320kbps for mp3 and 48kbps to  
192kbps for Windows Media Audio.  
Nevertheless, your unit may play  
tracks encoded in variable bit rate  
(VBR).  
No lyrics show on the display when  
playing song file with the lyric file  
(.lrc).  
Make sure the lyric file (.lrc) has the  
same name as the song file.  
M202 does not support synchronous  
lyrics display feature.  
Could not playback tracks from SD  
card.  
Check whether the tracks are DRM files,  
device can’t playback DRM files from SD  
card which synchronized through other  
device, device can only playback DRM  
files from SD card which synchronized  
through this device.  
The player does not work after  
reformat.  
In case you need to reformat the  
player, it must be in FAT or FAT32  
format. The player does not work in  
NTFS format.  
What are MTP and MSC modes?  
Why Audible files still exist after  
performing the “Delete All”  
operation?  
MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) mode  
is essential if you want to transfer  
DRM content to your player. In MTP  
mode your player will no longer  
show up as a drive letter. So  
When performing “Delete All”  
operation, only music files can be  
deleted while Audible files are not  
influenced. In case you want to delete  
Audible file, select the Audible file  
and use the “Delete one” option.  
programs that were designed to  
work with a device that shows up as  
a drive letter will not be able to work  
directly with the player.  
MSC (Mass Storage Class) mode –  
device is in this mode when  
Why I can’t see the device external  
card from Audible Manager?  
connected to Windows 2000, ME and  
98SE operating systems. XP users  
must change the device manually to  
MSC mode, see “Menu Settings” for  
details. In this mode, the device will  
show up as a drive letter on your PC  
and behaves as a detachable drive for  
file transfer in one or both directions.  
Check whether your device is in MTP  
mode. Currently, Audible Manager  
does not support MTP external card. To  
synchronize Audible file to your card,  
you should first switch the device from  
MTP mode to MSC mode.  
 
15  
More Information  
mp3/WMA playback sequence is out of order  
EN  
Check that the mp3/WMA disc is created with a single folder structure. Refer to  
the diagram below for playback sequence details on multi-level folder structure.  
For example, folders and songs from level 2 are played before moving on to play  
folders and songs from level 3.  
LEVEL 1  
LEVEL 2  
LEVEL 3  
LEVEL 4  
A
D
8
9
Folder 1.1  
Folder 1  
Song 1.1.1  
Song 1.1.2  
10 Song 1.1.3  
E
F
G
13  
Song 1.2.1.1  
Folder 1.2.1  
Folder 1.2  
Folder 2.1  
14 Song 1.2.1.2  
Song 1.2.1.3  
15  
B
11  
Song 2.1.1  
Song 2.1.2  
Folder 2  
12  
3
4
5
Song 2.2  
Song 2.3  
Song 2.4  
C
6
7
Song 3.1  
Song 3.2  
Folder 3  
1
2
Song 4  
Song 5  
Note:  
Folder playback sequence is indicated by the letters A to G.  
Song playback sequence is indicated by the numbers (1 to 15) in front of the song name.  
 
16  
U.S. Warranty  
What your warranty covers:  
EN  
Defects in materials or workmanship.  
For how long after your purchase:  
One year from date of purchase.  
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment  
to the rental firm, whichever comes first.  
What we will do:  
Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange unit is under  
warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.  
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the  
product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental  
firms, proof of first rental is also required.  
How to make a warranty claim:  
Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the  
product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.  
Include evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print your name and address and a  
description of the defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:  
Thomson Inc.  
Product Exchange Center  
11721 B Alameda Avenue  
Socorro, Texas 79927  
Insure your shipment for loss or damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss  
en route to Thomson.  
Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.  
A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.  
What your warranty does not cover:  
Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information regarding operating  
Instructions and user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.)  
Installation and set-up service adjustments.  
Batteries.  
Damage from misuse or neglect.  
Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.  
Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.  
Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.  
 
17  
U.S. Warranty  
Product Registration:  
EN  
Please complete and mail the Product registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it  
easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for  
warranty coverage.  
Limitation of Warranty:  
THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.  
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED.  
NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL  
CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.  
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE  
REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT  
OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS  
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF  
THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY  
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON  
THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.  
How state law relates to this warranty:  
Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or  
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not  
apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from  
state to state.  
If you purchased your product outside the USA:  
This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.  
 
18  
Canadian Warranty  
Thomson multimedia Ltd. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing  
defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will be  
replaced free of charge, including return transportation.  
This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuse or leaking  
batteries.  
EN  
Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either:  
1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement,  
OR  
2. Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack product complete with accessories in the  
original carton (or equivalent).  
— Mail prepaid (with proof of purchase) and insured to:  
Thomson multimedia Ltd.  
6200 Edwards Blvd.,  
Mississauga, Ontario L5T 2V7  
Canada  
The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction  
from the statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation,  
and to the extent that any such provisions purport to disclaim, exclude or limit any such statutory  
warranties and other rights and remedies, such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the  
extent necessary to comply therewith.  
If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty service, you may write to:  
Inc.  
P.O. Box 0944  
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944  
Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This information is required if service is  
needed during the warranty period.  
PURCHASE DATE  
NAME OF STORE  
 
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Software  
Installation  
File Transfer  
It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.  
 
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("Thomson") for the RCA Audio Device  
application/driver software program and  
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shall only use the Program in a manner that  
complies with all applicable laws in the  
jurisdictions in which you use the Program,  
including, but not limited to, applicable  
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EN  
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THOMSON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE  
EN  
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PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU.  
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(AND NOT THOMSON, ITS SUPPLIERS, ITS  
AFFILIATES OR ITS DEALERS) ASSUME THE  
ENTIRE COST FOR ALL NECESSARY REPAIR OR  
CORRECTION.  
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SELECTION OF THE APPROPRIATE PROGRAM TO  
ACHIEVE YOUR INTENDED RESULTS, AND FOR  
THE INSTALLATION, USE, AND RESULTS  
OBTAINED.  
This exclusion of warranty may not be allowed  
under some applicable laws. As a result, the  
above exclusion may not apply to you, and you  
may have other rights depending on the law  
that applies to you.  
WINDOWS MEDIA  
This version of the Audio Device Player ("The  
Player") contains software licensed from  
Microsoft that enables you to play Windows  
Media Audio (WMA) files ("WMA  
OWNERSHIP RIGHTS  
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you no rights to use such content.  
Device digital music player under the following  
conditions. By installing and using this version  
of the Player, you are agreeing to these  
conditions. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE  
CONDITIONS OF THIS END USER LICENSE  
AGREEMENT, DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS  
VERSION OF THE Player.  
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LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT  
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER  
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES  
FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION,  
CORRUPTION OF FILES, LOSS OF BUSINESS  
INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY  
LOSS) REGARDLESS OF CAUSE OR FORM OF  
 
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The WMA Software is protected by copyright  
and other intellectual property laws. This  
protection also extends to documentation for  
the WMA Software, whether in written or  
electronic form.  
FOR USE AT YOUR OPTION. IF YOU CHOOSE TO  
USE SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE, THEN SUCH  
USE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY SUCH THIRD  
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COPY OF WHICH WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE  
APPROPRIATE FOLDER ON YOUR COMPUTER  
UPON INSTALLATION OF THE SOFTWARE.  
EN  
GRANT OF LICENSE. The WMA Software is only  
licensed to you as follows:  
THOMSON IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY THIRD  
You may use this version of the Player containing PARTY’S SOFTWARE AND SHALL HAVE NO  
the WMA Software only with the Portable Audio LIABILITY FOR YOUR USE OF THIRD PARTY  
Device player.  
SOFTWARE.  
You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or  
GOVERNING LAW  
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to the extent that such activity is expressly  
permitted by applicable law in spite of this  
limitation.  
State of Indiana, U.S.A. without regard to its  
conflict of laws.  
GENERAL TERMS  
You may transfer your right to use this version of This Agreement can only be modified by a  
the Player only as part of a sale or transfer of  
your Portable Audio Device player, on the  
condition that the recipient agrees to the  
conditions in this End User License Agreement.  
If the version of the Player that you are  
transferring is an upgrade, you must also  
transfer all prior versions of the Player that you  
have which include the WMA Software.  
written agreement signed by you and Thomson,  
and changes from the terms and conditions of  
this Agreement made in any other manner will  
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shall be held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable,  
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REPRESENTATION CONCERNING THE  
OPERABILITY OF THE WMA SOFTWARE.  
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The WMA Software is of U.S. origin. Any export  
of this version of the Player must comply with all  
applicable international and national laws,  
including the U.S. Export Administration  
Regulations, that apply to the WMA Software  
incorporated in the Player.  
THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE  
ANY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE THAT MAY BE  
PROVIDED WITH THE PROGRAM IS INCLUDED  
 
Table of Contents  
End User License Agreement  
Profiling (Model Dependent) .10  
EN  
Table of Contents  
Disconnecting the Player . . . .11  
Disconnecting Your Player from  
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Computer System Requirements . . .1  
What’s so special about this mp3  
the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . .12  
player? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Insert the Included CD-ROM into  
CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Connecting to the Computer . .4  
Connecting the Player to the  
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Transferring Music . . . . . . . . . .5  
Transferring Files to the Digital  
Audio Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Transferring Files via Yahoo! Music  
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Yahoo! Music Unlimited: Supercharge  
the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Transferring Files via Windows Media  
Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Transferring Files via Windows Explorer  
(Drag and Drop) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given as a general indication and not as a guarantee. In  
order to provide the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to make any improvement or modification  
without prior notice. The English version serves as the final reference on all products and operational details should  
any discrepancies arise in other languages.  
 
Before You Begin  
Dear RCA Customer,  
EN  
Computer System  
Requirements  
Thank you for purchasing the RCA  
Digital Audio Player. Our products  
will play open mp3 and Windows  
Media™ audio (WMA) content and  
for certain models, content  
Pentium III 500MHz or higher  
recommended  
Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP  
Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher  
Internet access  
100MB free hard disk space for the  
software  
purchased from most online music  
download services.  
After purchasing and downloading  
music to your PC, you are now ready  
to move content to your player. To  
transfer the music, you may use the  
applications recommended by the  
online music download service.  
64MB RAM (128 MB recommended)  
CD-ROM drive capable of digital audio  
extraction  
USB port (2.0 recommended)  
Sound card  
!
Warning:  
Use of this product is for your  
personal use only. Unauthorized  
recording or duplication of  
copyrighted material may infringe  
upon the rights of third parties and  
may be contrary to copyright laws.  
1
 
Before You Begin  
These components do the following:  
EN  
What’s so special about  
this mp3 player?  
to install USB driver (for Windows  
98SE users only),  
This player is meant to play mp3 and  
Windows MediaTM audio files  
to use a music management software  
to organize your music collection,  
to enable you to transfer files from  
your computer to your Digital Audio  
Player.  
transferred in the built-in flash memory.  
To do so, you need the use of a  
Windows computer with USB port and a  
music management software (Yahoo!  
Music Engine or Window Media Player  
recommended).  
The Music Management CD that comes  
with your Digital Audio Player contains  
all of the necessary software  
components you need to make your  
Digital Audio Player work properly.  
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Getting Started  
2. If the setup screen does not appear,  
double click My Computer, double click  
your CD-ROM drive icon, and double  
click “Install” to run the installer.  
EN  
Inserting the Included CD-  
ROM into CD-ROM Drive  
1. Turn on your computer and place the  
Music Management CD that comes  
with your digital audio player into your  
computer.  
Note: The Music  
Management CD may contain  
one or more music management  
software that can help transfer  
music content to your digital audio  
player. Please refer to the section on  
your installed software for basic  
transfer operations.  
Note:  
Don’t connect the USB device  
to the PC or digital audio player before  
or during the CD-ROM installation.  
If you’re running Windows ME/ 2000/  
XP, no additional drivers are required.  
If you’re running Windows 98SE, you  
must install the USB drivers from the  
CD-ROM in order for the digital audio  
player to function properly.  
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Connecting to the Computer  
EN  
Connecting the Player to  
the Computer  
Connect the Digital Audio Player to your  
computer. If a USB connection cable is  
provided, connect it to the player first  
before the computer. The larger end of  
the cable should be connected to the  
computer while the smaller end to the  
player.  
Note  
It might take several seconds  
for the device (the Digital Audio  
Player) to be detected, especially in  
Windows 2000/XP. Click Refresh in My  
Computer or Explorer to make sure the  
device has been detected.  
Note  
The player  
The Digital Audio Player is  
capable of transferring files  
at full-speed when a USB 2.0  
connection is used. USB 2.0 is up to  
40 times faster than USB 1.1. If a  
USB 2.0 port is available on your  
computer, use it to connect to your  
Digital Audio Player. The player is still  
backward compatible with the older  
Some models can be directly connected to  
USB 1.1 ports. However, you will not  
the USB port of the computer. If  
be able to take full advantage of the  
necessary, an optional USB extension  
cable can be used.  
potential speed increase.  
The digital audio player will appear as a  
removable disk drive*.  
* Depending on device and computer  
operating system, the digital audio player will  
appear as a removable disk drive (MSC device)  
or a MTP device.  
Basically, computer can identify the device type  
automatically. If both OS and device support  
MTP, the player will appear as a MTP device,  
otherwise the player will appear as a  
removable disk drive.  
The player may allow user to select MSC or MTP  
mode, please check the settings menu in the  
player.  
Currently only XP with Windows Media Player  
10 installed could support MTP and MSC. Other  
OS (Win98, ME, 2000, XP without WMP10 , and  
Mac OS) support MSC only.  
4
 
Transferring Music  
EN  
Transferring Files to a  
Digital Audio Player  
Note  
• Secure music download  
Depending on the availability of software  
files can be transferred to  
on your Music Management CD specific  
to your digital audio player, you can  
transfer files to your Digital Audio Player  
via 1) Yahoo! Music Engine (Windows XP  
only), 2) Windows Media Player or 3)  
Windows Explorer (requires no software  
installation).  
your player through Windows Media  
Player or Yahoo! Music Engine. (Note:  
Services and applications must be  
Windows Media audio-compliant and  
support Digital Rights Management.  
Windows XP with Service Pack 1  
required.) (Apple iTunesTM music  
content is not supported).  
If your Digital Audio Player isn’t already  
connected to your computer, connect it to  
the computer using the provided USB  
cable as illustrated on the previous page.  
For more information on Yahoo! Music  
Engine, visit  
For more information on Windows  
Media Player, visit  
Transferring files via Yahoo! Music  
Engine (Windows XP only) - refer to  
page 6,  
indowsmedia.  
Transferring files via Windows Media  
Player - refer to page 8,  
Transferring files via Windows Explorer  
(drag-and-drop) - refer to page 9.  
• Some wma files may be DRM  
protected. You must acquire licenses  
for DRM protected wma files before  
they can be played on the player.  
For more information, go to  
windowsmedia/drm  
Attention  
Do not disconnect the USB  
connection during music  
download. Doing so may corrupt system  
files or the files being downloaded.  
5
 
Transferring Music  
4. From a playlist (My Playlists in the left  
EN  
Transferring Files via  
Yahoo! Music Engine  
(Windows XP only)  
Yahoo! Music Engine lets you manage  
your music easily and organize like a pro.  
Create your own playlists: music for  
work, the gym, or even dinner. You can  
also buy music and transfer to your  
digital audio player in seconds. Just drag  
and drop and you ‘re done. For more  
information on the installation and  
operations, please visit:  
navigation pane): at the bottom of the  
Yahoo! Music Engine window, click the  
Transfer to Device button and select  
the drive letter or device name to  
where the playlist is to be transferred.  
OR  
5. From My Music: drag and drop files  
from My Music to the digital audio  
player. (You may also drag artists and  
albums from My Music).  
6. The Yahoo! Music Engine will check to  
see if there is sufficient storage space  
on the device to copy the songs. If not,  
you will have to reduce the number of  
songs you are transferring.  
Note: Yahoo! Music Engine  
only works on Windows XP.  
with Service Pack 1 or higher.  
Attention  
Make sure all data are  
transferred to the Digital  
Audio Player before unplugging the  
USB connection.  
1. Launch the Yahoo! Music Engine.  
2. Attach the digital audio player to your  
computer. You should see the Jukebox  
name appear in the left navigation  
pane.  
3. In the Yahoo! Music Engine, click My  
Music or click on a playlist on the left  
navigation pane.  
Note:  
MTP device will show device  
name instead of drive letter.  
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Transferring Music  
To subscribe, click Y! Unlimited in the  
left navigation pane then click on the  
graphic offering you a 7-day free trial.  
EN  
Yahoo! Music Unlimited:  
Supercharge the Engine  
Yahoo! Music Unlimited is a subscription  
service with access to over 1 million  
songs, plus much more. For a low  
monthly price, you can:  
If you have a Yahoo! ID, you will be  
taken through the account setup  
process. If you do not have a Yahoo! ID,  
you will be prompted to sign up for a  
free Yahoo! account, then you will be  
taken through the Y! Music Unlimited  
setup process.  
add any of those million songs to your  
personal music library to listen,  
transfer to your digital audio player,  
share with others*,  
buy burnable downloads,  
listen to LAUNCHcast Plus, the  
commercial-free radio service.  
For more information, please visit:  
* Yahoo! Music does not permit copying or transferring music files to other users.  
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Transferring Music  
4. Select Sync from the menu bar, a  
screen will appear as below:  
EN  
Transferring Files via  
Windows Media Player  
If you want to take your music collection  
with you, you can easily synchronize  
items in your library to your digital audio  
player. The Sync feature in the latest  
version of Windows Media Player and  
allows you to synchronize files in  
categories and playlists in your library to  
your digital audio player. For complete  
details, see the “Synchronizing media to  
your device” topic in the Windows  
Media Player help documentation.  
5. Select Start Sync, the selected items  
will now be automatically transferred  
to your player.  
1. Connect your player to the computer  
and open Windows Media Player,  
select Library from the menu bar, a  
screen will appear as below:  
Attention  
Make sure all data are  
transferred to the Digital  
Audio Player before unplugging the  
USB connection.  
Note:  
MTP device will show device  
name instead of drive letter.  
2. From the left column, select the songs,  
categories and/or playlist items you  
want to copy to the player.  
3. Drag the selected items to the right  
column.  
8
 
Transferring Music  
EN  
Transferring Files via Windows Explorer (Drag and Drop)  
From Windows Explorer, highlight all the files/folders you want to transfer to your  
Digital Audio Player and drag them to the drive letter that is associated with it.  
Attention  
Attention  
Some wma files may be DRM  
protected and they must be  
transferred to your player via music  
management software that supports  
Windows Media DRM such as Yahoo!  
Music Engine and Windows Media  
Player. You cannot listen to these  
protected files if transferred via  
Windows Explorer.  
Make sure all data are  
transferred to the Digital  
Audio Player before unplugging the  
USB connection.  
For more information, go to  
windowsmedia/drm  
 
9
Transferring Music  
If your player is in MTP mode:  
EN  
Device name instead of drive letter will show on the computer.  
If computer installed Windows Media Player 10, MTP device will show 2 folders –  
Data and Media - on top level. mp3 and WMA files could be copied only to Media  
folder, other types of files could be copied only to Data folder. Some players also  
allow user to copy picture and video files to Media folder.  
To create a folder on MTP device, first create the folder with same name on local disk,  
then drag and drop the folder to device. (User could not create folder on MTP device  
directly.)  
Files cannot be executed or open directly from MTP device. Please copy the file to  
local disk first.  
Profiling (Model Dependent)  
Some models need to be profiled after file transfer. Profiling helps sort audio files on  
your player so that you can view in the navigation menus and play them properly.  
Please check the player’s user manual if this step is necessary on your player. Follow the  
instruction to profile your newly transferred files.  
 
10  
Disconnecting the Player  
Before disconnecting the USB connection  
EN  
Disconnecting Your Player  
from the Computer  
from the computer or the Digital Audio  
Player, be sure the "Safe to Remove  
Hardware" message is displayed.  
For Windows XP, from the System Tray,  
double click the left mouse button on the  
icon  
and select Safely Remove  
Hardware. Select the drive corresponding  
to your player and click STOP.  
Attention  
If you want to go back to USB  
mode for file transfer at this  
stage, you need to unplug and connect  
the player to the PC again.  
Attention  
Make sure all data are  
transferred to the Digital  
Audio Player before unplugging the  
USB connection.  
The Stop a Hardware device screen  
appears. Select the device to be stopped  
again for confirmation and click OK.  
The description on this page is based  
on Windows XP. If you are running  
other operating systems, there may be  
some differences. See the Windows  
Help for details about safely removing  
hardware.  
You can also stop your player by left  
clicking on the  
icon from the system  
tray and selecting the drive  
corresponding to your player.  
Note:  
If your player is in MTP mode,  
it can be removed directly.  
11  
 
Troubleshooting Tips  
After connecting the player to  
computer, "USB connected" does not  
appear on the display.  
What does the PlaysForSure logo  
mean? (available on certain models)  
EN  
PlaysForSure is a new logo program  
from Microsoft®. Consumers can  
match the PlaysForSure logo on a large  
selection of devices and online music  
stores. If you see the logo, you’ll know  
your digital media will play for sure.  
For more information on the Microsoft  
PlaysForSure program, visit  
Make sure the device is powered on.  
Some players do not automatically  
come on when plugged into the  
computer.  
Make sure that the USB connections to  
the computer and device are securely  
in.  
For more information on RCA  
PlaysForSure devices, visit  
Cannot access the player via  
Windows 2000 computer.  
Install the Service Pack 3 for Windows  
2000. Visit  
to check for the latest updates.  
What are MTP and MSC modes?  
MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) mode is  
essential if you want to transfer DRM  
content to your player. In MTP mode  
your player will no longer show up as  
a drive letter. Programs that were  
designed to work with a device that  
shows up as a drive letter will not be  
able to work directly with the player.  
MSC (Mass Storage Class) mode –  
device is in this mode when connected  
to Windows 98, ME, 2000 and XP  
(without Window Media Player 10)  
operating systems. In this mode, the  
device will show up as a drive letter on  
your PC and behaves as a detachable  
drive for file transfer in one or both  
directions.  
Cannot playback tracks on the  
player.  
Make sure audio tracks are encoded in  
the mp3 or Windows Media formats at  
supported bitrates. Please check the  
player’s user manual for bitrates  
supported.  
WMA files may be DRM protected and  
you don’t have the proper rights  
(license) to play the files.  
Check the website and/or application  
help system of the music download  
service provider from where the  
content was purchased from for license  
acquisition details.  
For more information on how license  
acquisition works, go to  
drm  
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Telefono: 52-55-11-020360  
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